Getting to Know You!

**DeniseGoldberg** · 08-05-2005, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by jeannierides

Age: 55 as of 5/11 - am I the *oldest* one here??

Nope, you're not. I'm 53, and there are quite a few other 50-somethings around - plus some 60-somethings too as you can see from this thread.

And by the way, welcome!

**jeannierides** · 08-05-2005, 07:49 AM

Thanks, Denise! I admit I had not read the entire thread. I have now! Incredible women!
My bike found me again about a year and a half ago after many years of being lost & I couldn't be happier! Not only has riding brought out my *inner tortoise* but my inner child as well!

**Ionic** · 08-05-2005, 12:12 PM

Real name: Jenn

Where do you live? Livonia, MI

Explanation of your handle: My husband got me an Ionic Steelhead frame for my birthday and I am still axiously waiting it's arrival!!

Explanation of your avatar: (none yet)

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Engineer in the automotive industry

Favorite bike: I would say my mountain bike but I've had too much going on this summer to use it. So I guess right now the Specialized because road biking is a lot more convenient than mountain biking where I live

What's in your stable? Road bike: Specialized Transition Mountain Bike: Trek 6700 WSD Soon to be arriving will be my Ionic Steelhead frame. It will def. be my favorite bike once I build it up!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure, I don't have a computer

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, I'm not mad at you

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was a little kid (~15 years ago) and had a pink bike with a banana seat. My sister, her friend and I decided to have a race down our street (they had 10 speeds) and I beat them both. I just remember loving my bike so much that day and thinking it was the best bike in the world.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably the time I listed above and the many road rides I've had with my husband.

**CorsairMac** · 08-05-2005, 01:38 PM

Welcome to the board Jenn! Ionic?.......time for me to go off on a search as that would be a new name in bikes to me!
and I Love the most memorable story!!

**Jaz** · 08-05-2005, 01:54 PM

well, after reading this entire thread (and it took me 2 days) i'm reading to introduce myself finally.

Real name: Adrian

Where do you live? Currently, Hillsdale County Michigan but I'm originally from Maumee, Ohio.

Explanation of your handle: a nickname and part of my last name

Explanation of your avatar: maybe eventually...

Age (general or specific): 23

Occupation: well, i'm supposed to be a math teacher, but can't find a job yet (just graduated dec 2004), so i'm "unemployed" at the moment.

Favorite bike: anything more expensive and hotter lookin' than mine.

What's in your stable? Giant OCR 3 (man I wish I had been more patient when saving for it and just gotten something sweeter to begin with so I wouldn't feel the need to upgrade parts

)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40.0mph; Bankers Rd (yes, downhill); Hillsdale County, MI; 8/4/05 2:30pm.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? oops, I broke my digital camera

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: too long and too boring of a story to share, but I learned my lesson and haven't lied since (well, maybe white ones...)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'd have to go with the time I was begging my dad to take my for a bike ride when I was 4 (in the kiddy seat on the back of his 10 spd) and he finally said OK and told me to go get his shoes from his closet. I ran in to get the shoes and when I opened the closet door, there was my very first bike!

It was pink and white. I learned to ride it that evening with out training wheels, and it was great. I've loved riding ever since.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love the days you get back from a ride totally refreshed b/c you've had to enjoy the ride and let your mind wander. Riding with groups and/or other people is fantastic, but those solo rides are why I really love it!

Just want to throw in my 2 cents on what a great forum this is. I've learned a lot here since started lurking.

**Ionic** · 08-05-2005, 02:05 PM

Ionic is the steel line for Dean since the Dean name only makes titanium bikes

**CorsairMac** · 08-05-2005, 02:10 PM

welcome to the board Jaz: I would have to guess even if you had saved up and bought that sweet bike - you'd Still upgrade. It's just something about us that we just can't leave well enough alone! (wonder if it equates to "marking our territory"

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**cougncali** · 08-05-2005, 03:00 PM

Real name: Megan
Where do you live? Central Valley in CA

Explanation of your handle: Washington State University alum (Cougs), living in California

Explanation of your avatar: WSU insignia

Age (general or specific): 26

Occupation: Training & Development in the cheese industry

Favorite bike: I'm dreaming of a shiny new road bike!

What's in your stable? Only an old crusty Specialized Rockhopper that I converted into a commuting bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't have a computer.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm a bad liar.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding to the top of 'Old Hwy 40' in North Lake Tahoe on my heavy, crusty mtn. bike and beating my bf on his road bike!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding 15 miles from Squaw Valley back to Truckee, feeling very tipsy from too my beers at lunch!

**CorsairMac** · 08-07-2005, 05:13 PM

Welcome to the board Megan! I gotta tell ya - I was Fascinated by your career..........what would you be doing for the cheese industry??

**betagirl** · 08-07-2005, 05:20 PM

Where do you live? Hell (aka Urbana IL)

LMAO

My friend would argue with you that Springfield IL is Hell.

**Pax** · 08-07-2005, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by betagirl

LMAO

My friend would argue with you that Springfield IL is Hell.

I know people that love it here but I am decidedly not one of 'em. I look forward to the day when I can start sentences with "back when I lived in Central IL...".

**betagirl** · 08-07-2005, 06:21 PM

See, my boyfriend (who is originally from Springfield) and I argue about whether that area is southern or central IL. I say anything south of I-80 is southern IL, he says it's central. Like you have to go to Carbondale to be in "southern" IL. Whatever

Heck, Rockford is "down state" to many from Chicago. My friend who lives in springfield grew up up here so she's REAL excited to be down there. Not. Not that there's anything wrong with down there, but it's just slightly different than the big city. I know I wouldn't be able to adjust. But some really do like it. And good on them

What brings you to Urbana? School?

**Pax** · 08-07-2005, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by betagirl

...What brings you to Urbana? School?

My dad retired from the Air Force here when I was just finishing high-school...arrrrgh. I've left a couple of times to Chicago, Florida, and New Mexico but my SO is loathe to leave the Midwest, we're currently negotiating this impasse.

Believe it or not, I moved here from Northern Italy...how's that for a crappy trade-off?

**Trek420** · 08-07-2005, 07:17 PM

Queen "Believe it or not, I moved here from Northern Italy...how's that for a crappy trade-off?

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Awwwww Queen, now that's love. Left Italy for your SO? So where's on the short list of places to immigrate to?

**Pax** · 08-08-2005, 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by Trek420

Awwwww Queen, now that's love. Left Italy for your SO? So where's on the short list of places to immigrate to?

Nah, left Italy kicking and screaming because my dad got transferred.

The short list for moving is Key West *fingerscrossed*, but jobs down there are few and far between in her field so it may end up being Nor Cal or Chicago?

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